How to Remove Norton Internet Security
Symantec's Norton Internet Security is a program that helps protect your computer from malware such as trojans and spyware when you use the Internet. It is especially beneficial if you use a broadband or cable Internet connection. However, if you are no longer using Norton Internet Security because you are running into frequent errors or simply want to install another Internet security program, you can remove the program safely using one of two simple methods.
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Instructions
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Using the Control Panel
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Click the Windows "Start" button and click the "Control Panel." If you are using Windows Vista or 7, click "Programs and Features" and click "Programs." If you are using Windows XP, double-click "Add or Remove Programs." You will see a new window containing a list of programs installed on your computer.
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Scroll through the window and click " Norton Internet Security (Symantec Corporation)." Go through the subscription warning and click "Next."
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Follow the screen prompts for the uninstallation process. When prompted, restart your computer to complete the process.
Using the Norton Removal Tool
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Go to the Norton Support page and click the Norton version--such as Norton 2003 or 2007--you are using. (See Resources for a link.)
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Click "Download" next to the Removal Tool. When prompted, click "Save" to launch the file saving dialog box. Select the location on your computer to save the Removal Tool. For easier access to the Removal Tool, select the desktop and click "Save."
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Double-click the Norton Removal Tool on your desktop or in the location you saved it to. The tool will uninstall Norton Internet Security from your computer. When prompted, restart your computer.
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